Capel Carrig, Caernarvonshire 1838

"Capel Carrig, Caernarvonshire" is an etching by the English artist John Sell Cotman, created in 1838. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases Cotman's mastery of capturing the architectural details and atmospheric effects of a ruined chapel in Wales. The detailed rendering of the wooden beams and stonework, coupled with the contrasting light and shadow, imbues the scene with a sense of history and decay. This piece is a prime example of Cotman's exploration of picturesque subjects, often depicting architectural remnants in a romanticized manner.